This recipe combines two of my favorite heart-smart foods: salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fats, and pesto, the flavorful topping that features omega-3-packed walnuts and the Mediterranean Diet standout olive oil. That makes this dish a tasty two-for-one treat: It satisfies your taste buds and protects your pumper.

For another spin on salmon, try my Wild Salmon and Chickpea Salad.

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Basil Walnut Salmon with Roasted Artichoke Hearts

This recipe combines two of my favorite heart-smart foods: salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fats, and pesto, the flavorful topping that features omega-3-packed walnuts and the Mediterranean Diet standout olive oil.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium broth, chicken or vegetable
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 can, 16 ounces artichoke hearts (rinsed and drained) or 1 nine-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts (thawed)
  • 1 to 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Ground black pepper and salt to taste
  • 2 wild salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each, skin removed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the basil, walnuts, half of the garlic, broth and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  • Arrange the artichoke hearts on the prepared pan. Top with the tomato and sprinkle with the thyme, remaining garlic, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the salmon fillets on top of the veggies and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the basil mixture on the fillets. Mist each fillet with olive oil spray.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fillets are no longer translucent in the center and the fish flakes when pressed with a fork. Serve each filet with half of the vegetable mixture.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 360Carbohydrates: 30gProtein: 43gTotal Fat: 9g— Unsaturated Fat: 8g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 440mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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